Deion Sanders Reveals He Had Two Toes Amputated

etonline.com:

Deion Sanders is revealing for the first time he had two toes amputated on his left foot after he was diagnosed with three life-threatening blood clots.The Jackson State University head football coach and pro football Hall of Famer made the stunning revelation in a preview of the latest episode of his docuseries,  for.

The legendary NFL cornerback underwent surgery on his foot last fall — during the team's historic 11-2 run and SWAC championship -- to fix a dislocated toe and an inflamed nerve.

He eventually returned to the sidelines with the help of crutches and a push scooter. But the severity of the complications that followed — including his toes darkening under the bandages when he was supposed to be healing — were not fully known until now.According to, Sanders' blood clots started at his calf and ran the entire length of his leg.

The outlet reports Sanders developed compartment syndrome, which involves muscle pressure reaching levels that can limit the flow of blood and oxygen.